LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledged a long-standing strategy used by opposing teams to rest their players ahead of key NBA matchups for better performance. Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a season filled with highs and lows,

Still, speculation about his eventual retirement has followed James throughout the latter portion of his career, both before and after the Lakers selected his son, Bronny, in the second round and the pair made father-son NBA history by being the first to appear in the same game.

After falling behind by 22 points in first half, the Lakers have a chance to force overtime but a turnover on an inbound play costs them their chance.

LeBron James tried to call a timeout right before Max Christie's inbound pass intended for him was picked off in the final seconds.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky spot a little less than halfway through the 2024-25 season. LeBron James and company sit at 20-15, atop the Pacific Division, at the No.